Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 2003. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Monday, 10 February 2003.

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Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 22 January 2003 at 643 c97WA, whether by parity of reasoning the system of appointment of Queens Counsel should be extended, in the interests of consumers, to the appointment of junior counsel; and if not, why not. [HL 1301].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1301; 644 c76-7WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Barristers Public appointments